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Pizza vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pizza and Nutmeg

  • Pizza is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Nutmeg is 110% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pizza
3
:
7
Nutmeg
Contains more Selenium +1143.8%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains more Magnesium +662.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.4%
Contains more Copper +878.1%
Contains more Manganese +705.6%
Equal in Calcium - 184
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Selenium +1143.8%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains more Magnesium +662.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.4%
Contains more Copper +878.1%
Contains more Manganese +705.6%
Equal in Calcium - 184
Equal in Phosphorus - 213

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pizza
8
:
2
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +251%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.5%
Contains more Folate +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +251%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.5%
Contains more Folate +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
3
:
2
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Water +592.9%
Contains more Fats +274.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.9%
Equal in Other - 2.33
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Water +592.9%
Contains more Fats +274.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.9%
Equal in Other - 2.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
2
:
1
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Nutmeg
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 28.49g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 5.84g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 33.33g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 266kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 2.3g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 188mg 184mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 24mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 216mg 213mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 598mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 1.34mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.105mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.36mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 19.9µg 1.6µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 102IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 5µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.346mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.057mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.299mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 93µg 76µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.241g Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 4.465g 25.94g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.35g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Pizza
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.